maritime security

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Metro

Senator Calls for Stronger Naval Presence to Combat Rising Maritime Crime in Southern Nigeria

Nigeria's coastal waterways face an escalating security crisis that threatens both lives and livelihoods, prompting urgent calls for the Nigerian Navy to strengthen...

World

EU Imposes First Sanctions on Iran for Blocking Hormuz Strait Naval Traffic

The European Union has taken unprecedented action against Iran, imposing sanctions on two individuals and a key military unit for threatening the freedom...

Metro

Visionary Leadership Transforms Nigerian Navy Base as Service Marks 70th Anniversary

A senior naval officer has publicly credited the remarkable transformation of Nigerian Navy Ship Delta to the visionary leadership of its commanding officer,...

Metro

Nigerian Navy Attributes Decline in Maritime Insecurity to Personnel Commitment

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has credited the recent decline in maritime insecurity within the Gulf of Guinea and...

Metro

FG Expands Deep Blue Project to Bakassi and Other Coastal Corridors

The Federal Government has announced plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across Nigeria, including the Bakassi...

Economy

Nigerian Navy Arrests Two Vessels with Stolen Crude Worth Over N4 Billion

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft with the arrest of two vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF,...

World

Trump Signals Openness to Ending Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz Route

Former United States President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to bring the ongoing conflict with Iran to an end without requiring the...

World

Strike on Southern Iran Port Leaves Casualties and Raises Regional Concerns

A coordinated United States and Israeli strike on a southern Iranian port has resulted in multiple casualties and significant damage to maritime infrastructure,...

World

Key Maritime Routes Face Growing Strain as Security Concerns Intensify

Strategic maritime corridors that underpin global trade are coming under increasing pressure as security concerns escalate across critical regions. These routes serve as...

World

Red Sea Shipping Faces Renewed Risks Following Houthi Missile Activity

Shipping activity in the Red Sea is facing renewed risks following reports of missile activity attributed to Yemen Houthi forces according to maritime...